Family resources
Plain answers for families arranging care
Guides written for the person doing the research, usually late at night, usually for a parent. Minnesota-specific where it matters.
Guides
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Does Medicare pay for assisted living or memory care?
No, not the rent, meals or daily care. But Medicare keeps paying for medical care while someone lives in assisted living. Here is the line, and what families use instead.
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Questions to ask on an assisted living tour in Minnesota
A printable list of questions for touring assisted living or memory care in Minnesota, including the state disclosure form most families do not know to ask for.
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When is it time for memory care? Nine signs families notice
There is rarely one moment. There is a pattern. Nine signs that home, or assisted living, is no longer enough for someone living with dementia, and what to do next.
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Elderly Waiver in Minnesota: what it pays for in assisted living
Elderly Waiver can pay for care services in assisted living, but not rent or food. Here is who qualifies, how the MnCHOICES assessment works, and what to ask a community.
Free, independent help in Minnesota
- Senior LinkAge Line, 800-333-2433. The state’s free help line for older adults and caregivers. Start here for Elderly Waiver and MnCHOICES questions.
- Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline, 800-272-3900. Any hour, any question about memory loss.
- Office of Ombudsman for Long-Term Care, 800-657-3591. Free advocates for people who live in assisted living and nursing homes.
- Minnesota Department of Health. How assisted living is licensed and survey results for any community.
- Your County Veterans Service Officer. Free help applying for VA Aid and Attendance.
Rather talk it through?
Call 507-665-2499. We are glad to answer questions even if French Meadow Place is not where you end up.